Displaying posts from November, 2016

Stalking a 1960s beach house

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016 by midcenturyjo

Dear readers please lend me a squillion dollars so I can buy this Pearl Beach house designed in 1963 by architect Brian Mazlin, with restoration and interior design by TFAD in 2010. It takes me back to a simpler time, when beach houses sat nestled in bush surrounds, a glimpse of sea and the sound of crashing waves all the decoration you really needed. Simple, honest, practical and probably way too expensive for me because of its exclusive enclave position on Sydney’s northern beaches. Other than that it’s just too perfect. For sale via Modern House.








Galyean Vail

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016 by KiM

Boston-based designer Barbara Vail of Galyean Vail strives to achieve ‘mindful’ spaces, and in a holistic way. I create or redesign spaces in a way that is attentive to the impact those spaces will have on the people living in them. I often use products that reflect this mission, whether that means sourcing items locally or integrating pieces with stories. Because I believe that our spaces can have a meaningful impact on our well-being, my design process often includes clearing out energies of the past and creating a functional space plan for the future. I frequently work with clients through transitions, and have found that mindfulness in design can be a source of harmony. It’s no wonder I felt such a sense of calm looking through her portfolio, and want to dive into any of these spaces and experience a little zen. They all give off such beautiful energy. 

Here …

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016 by midcenturyjo

… with my feet up on the sofa, book in hand, music wafting in from the next room, doors thrown open, waiting for someone to disturb my reverie with an interesting conversation. What a lovely room by interior designer Alexander M. Reid.

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Going Tribal

Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016 by midcenturyjo

Perhaps the post title should be “Going to Tribal”, the Tribal Hotel in Granada, Nicaragua. It’s Wednesday and I am so in need of a virtual getaway that I’m guessing you are too. A tropical oasis with a boho vibe this boutique hotel is so cool, so stylish and so laid back I know that we’d fit right in. Just need a Macuá in hand to make it paradise.

A modern chalet in Quebec by BOOM TOWN

Posted on Tue, 1 Nov 2016 by KiM

In the midst of a cedar forest on Lac Gate in Quebec is this wonderful modern chalet designed by Montréal-based architecture firm BOOM TOWN. It is absolutely stunning inside and out. I can imagine enjoying the lake and the outdoor spaces in the summer and hunkering down and hibernating in style and comfort in the winter. (Photos: Angus McRitchie)